Apex ‘delighted’ with Vacu-Lug supplied Westlake Tyres’ operating economy
Leicestershire-based Apex Plant Group says it is “delighted” with the performance of Westlake’s tyres two years on from signing a supply deal with UK distributor Vacu-Lug.
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Dunlop ready for Silverstone Moto2, Moto3
Dunlop is preparing for the 12th race of the year in the Moto2 and Moto3 World Championships on 30 August, as the series move to Silverstone. The eleven races have produced seven different winners in Moto2 and six different winners in Moto3 with seven races remaining. In 2014 both series only had six winners each over the full season showing that the intensity of the competition is getting stronger and with closer racing.
Dunlop back in endurance racing action at the Nürburgring
Following an 11 week gap since the Le Mans 24 Hours in June, Dunlop’s FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) will be in action again as round four of the series takes place on 30 August at the Nürburgring Grand Prix track. Despite the Nürburgring making its first appearance on the modern-day WEC calendar, Dunlop teams had the opportunity to test at the track in July where Strakka Racing topped the times on their first outing with their new Gibson car. From the 2015 LMP2 range, Dunlop has nominated the Soft and Medium options for the Nürburgring WEC event.
Hankook Korean union votes for strike: reports
Hankook could be the subject of the first strike action in its history after 86.3 per cent of its union members voted for industrial action, newspaper Korea Joongang Daily reports. The vote, with ballots cast by 4,430 out of 4,700 union members between 21 and 23 August, comes after management proposed an annual wage hike of 1 per cent.
Michelin introduces agri tyre pressure app for iOS devices
Michelin’s free agricultural tyre pressure calculator app is now available for iOS devices, giving even more farmers and contractors access to on-the-spot bespoke tyre pressure advice. Compatible with iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch devices, the Michelin Pressure Calculator app instantly works out the most appropriate tyre pressure settings for desired load and speed on any farm tractor in just three easy steps.
Brake Engineering’s ‘Original Aftermarket’ initiative
Brake Engineering is launching “Original Aftermarket”, an initiative the company says will redefine the supply and fit of braking products in the automotive aftermarket and bring transparency, clarity and quality to an overly complex product sector. Launching in October, the company will introduce a range of services designed to cut-through the trade’s misunderstandings of the braking sector and work to grow a distributor’s sales of the company’s complete range of calipers, discs, drums, hydraulics, pads and shoes.
£1 million investment in BookMyGarage.com
Motorists will never need to feel like they are being taken for a ride again with the launch of an interactive booking directory of garages, which allows motorists to get instant prices for their car’s servicing, MOT, and repair requirements. The Motorist’s Organisation’s £1m investment sets to save consumers time and money by giving them the transparency of information to make an informed booking decision with confidence.
Skimping on van servicing could cost you money
New research from BCA, Europe’s largest used vehicle marketplace, underlines the importance of a service history when it comes to selling used vans.
Jaguar Land Rover to open factory in Slovakia – comment
Ian Fletcher, Principal Analyst with IHS Automotive, offers the following comment on the news that Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is to open a factory in Slovakia.
Avon Tyres back in Isle of Man action at Classic TT and Manx Grand Prix
The Isle of Man is getting ready for the roar of racing motorbikes once more. The 2015 Classic TT and Manx Grand Prix kick off this weekend, and Avon Tyres, which has a history of participation dating back to before WWII, will be there, providing tyres for the vast majority of competitors in the 500 and 350 Classic TT races. Avon Tyres Motorsport’s Steve Smith said, “Just about all competitors in the 350 and 500 races will be using Avon racing tyres, either the AM26 or AM22, or a combination of the two.”
Falken offers M+S winter Espia EPZ2 tyre in Nordic region
Falken has made its latest tyre developed with its 4D Nano Design process available across the Nordic region. The Espia EPZ2 M+S and Snow Flake marked passenger car and SUV tyre offers 25 per cent better braking on ice and 10 per cent improvement in acceleration against its previous EPZ1 pattern. Wet braking performance is also increased by 10 per cent over the previous EPZ2 tyre.
Solid Auto UK renews Groupauto supply agreement
Solid Auto UK has renewed its supply agreement with Groupauto, marking a 10 year partnership for the Japanese and Korean specialist and buying group. The agreement covers all product groups including filters, brake pads and discs, clutches, cooling, steering and suspension, engine components and electrical. Groupauto members will also have access to the company’s new ranges of ABS Sensors and EGR Valves.
Schmettau & Fuchs partners with Klarius on new emissions product range
Bremen, Germany automotive parts distributor Schmettau & Fuchs has been working with Klarius for the last 12 months to supply its emissions products across the north west of Germany. The German aftermarket’s requirements acknowledge the country’s reputation for high quality automotive production, making it an attractive proposition for the British manufacturer as a supplier of a wide range of high quality exhausts and emissions parts.
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Video: Toyo sets sights on ‘surprising the world’ with drifting team
Toyo has unveiled a new YouTube video highlighting its UHP Proxes brand. Featuring two Audi R8 supercars equipped with Toyo’s flagship brand tyres driven by Team Toyo Tires Drift drivers Masato Kawabata and Akinori Utsumi in a variety of close team-drifting manoeuvres, the manufacturer titles the video, ‘Surprising the World’, saying it will “exceed the expectations of any car enthusiast.”
British Compressed Gases Association support welding safety scheme
National trade body the British Compressed Gases Association (BCGA) is backing a national campaign to raise the profile of health protection in welding. New posters from the Welding Fume Team, which explain the importance of safe working practices in managing welding fume, have been produced under the “Bad Air Day” initiative.
